"Over the past six days, the Nets have officially re-signed center Day'Ron Sharpe and forward Ziaire Williams - two key rotation players from last season who have only begun to tap their potential. Cam Thomas, one of the more polarizing young scoring guards in the NBA, inked a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer on Thursday to remain in Brooklyn after spending much of the offseason as a restricted free agent."
"Sharpe and Williams, both 23, will earn $12.5 million over the next two seasons, up from the $12 million originally reported. Each deal includes a team option for the second year, the Daily News confirmed. Drafted 29th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2021 and later traded to Brooklyn, Sharpe gave the Nets steady minutes as Nic Claxton's backup, averaging 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in just 18.1 per game. He is on pace to set an NBA record with 8.7 rebounds per 100 possessions."
"Williams, acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies last summer along with a 2030 second-round pick, turned in his most productive season yet. In 63 games, he averaged 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting a career-best 34.1% from 3-point range. He also showed defensive growth, often drawing the opponent's top assignment and applying full-court pressure, solidifying his place in Brooklyn's rotation."
Brooklyn re-signed center Day'Ron Sharpe and forward Ziaire Williams to contracts that now total $12.5 million over the next two seasons, with each deal including a team option for the second year. Cam Thomas signed a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to remain with the team after spending much of the offseason as a restricted free agent. Sharpe provided reliable backup minutes to Nic Claxton, averaging 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 18.1 minutes while producing strong rebound rates. Williams averaged 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and shot a career-best 34.1% from three while showing defensive improvement. Brooklyn declined early qualifying offers to preserve Bird Rights and avoid cap holds, creating roster and salary-cap flexibility.
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